3321 Floor Finishers

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

• measuring areas to be covered and consulting plans to estimate quantities of floor covering materials required
• preparing surfaces for covering and removing baseboard trims
• measuring, cutting and fixing underlay materials
• laying coverings, such as carpets, linoleum, parquetry blocks, cork tiles and other resilient flooring materials, over floors, matching patterns, cutting shapes around fixtures and trimming edges
• securing floor coverings and fitting edge trims in doorways
• sanding, staining and applying finishing coatings to timber floors
• mixing and applying resin flooring systems
• may polish concrete floors
• may install wall, ceiling, counter and bench coverings

• 332111 Floor Finisher

Measures, cuts, installs and repairs carpet, timber, vinyl, resilient resin and concrete floor coverings. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Carpet Layer
• Floor Sander
• Timber Floor Installer
• Vinyl Layer